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How much do wildlife tour guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for wildlife tour guide in Indiana is $17.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $20.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a wildlife tour guide?

A Wildlife Tour Guide leads groups on guided tours in natural habitats, educating them about local wildlife, ecosystems, and conservation efforts. They ensure safety, provide engaging commentary, and often track animals for sightings. Guides may work in national parks, reserves, or private tour companies, tailoring experiences to different audiences. Strong communication skills, wildlife knowledge, and outdoor survival abilities are essential.

What does a wildlife tour guide do?

A typical day as a Wildlife Tour Guide involves leading groups through natural areas, sharing information about local wildlife, habitats, and conservation efforts. You will often start with group introductions and safety briefings, use field guides or spotting scopes during walks, and respond to guest questions on the trail. Behind the scenes, guides may help plan routes, coordinate with other staff, and maintain equipment. The role is hands-on, mostly outdoors, and requires flexibility as tours may be influenced by weather conditions and animal activity. Collaboration with park rangers or other guides is common, making teamwork and adaptability essential.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a wildlife tour guide?

To thrive as a Wildlife Tour Guide, you need in-depth knowledge of local flora and fauna, strong interpretive skills, and typically a background in biology, environmental science, or a related field. Familiarity with GPS devices, binoculars, first aid certifications, and sometimes specialized guiding licenses is often required. Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills help guides engage groups safely and enthusiastically. These abilities are essential for educating guests, ensuring their safety, and delivering memorable outdoor experiences.

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Infographic showing various Wildlife Tour Guide job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 56% Full Time, and 44% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,229 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Seasonal Natural Resources Worker - Potato Creek State Park

State of Indiana

North Liberty, IN

$12.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

State Of Indiana rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 189 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 50 rated states

Job description

 Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Potato Creek State Park:
Potato Creek State Park encompasses six square miles about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. A variety of natural habitats await, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies, and diverse wetlands. Each offers unique opportunities for plant and wildlife observation.

Potato Creek is currently hiring a Nature Center Worker


Salary Statement: 

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour. 

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Natural Resources Workers provide customer service and education to visitors about park features while maintaining the property's natural resources. Seasonal Natural Resources Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

  • Interpretive Specialists: Educate the public on property-specific nature, history, culture, and park services through memorable experiences. 
  • Naturalist Aides: Assists with education of the nature center programming, local/common flora and fauna, and local/common animal species. This position may also assist in the care of animals (feeding, watering, and bedding changes) and the general maintenance of the nature center.
  • Village Workers (Spring Mill State Park Only): Assists with education of period-appropriate trades, techniques, and crafts while presenting cultural history. Trades include woodworking, leatherwork, broom-making, blacksmith, weaving, and milling. 
  • Cave Tour Guides (O’Bannon Woods State Park Only): Educate the general public on the natural history of caves. Tour Guides assist with scheduling reservations and collecting tour fees. Further, research may be required on the identification and care of relevant flora and fauna.  Tour Guides are expected to maintain boats, equipment, and the registration shed.
  • Resource Management Techs: Assists with the control of invasive plant species natural area restoration trail maintenance, brush and tree removal, signage, timber marking, and/or timber stand improvement based on the property.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

​​​​​​​You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

  • High school diploma, GED, or one (1) year of work experience
  • May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • May be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform
  • May be required to travel to different properties
  • May experience working in potentially inclement weather
  • May experience working with DOC work release crews
  • May be required to have a valid driver’s license. 
  • May perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.). 
  • May work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).
  • Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period  

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

 If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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